He means more to me than I thought.

I was raised in an abusive home, and Star Trek TNG was one of my few escapes. I remember wanting to be like Captain Picard when I grew up. Confident, kind, direct, capable, and loving.

I don’t know if I’m there yet. But I’m trying.

I already miss you. So very much.

Would you mind sharing what he meant/means to you? I think reading your words will help.

  • MidsizedSedan@lemmy.world
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    One of my first super hero movies I watched was X-men 2. (Classmate gave me a illegal recording of that and Transformers.)

    I used to complain that super hero fatigue was real, Ive been watching them since age ~7 , and now I’m 27. I’ve seen enough super heroes. But now I will buy a ticket to doomsday to see Stewart one last time

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    I used to go to sleep listening to the furnace and pretending it was the hum of the Enterprise with Patrick Stewart at the helm. I was safe because he was there. I’m in my fifties now and still that sometimes helps me get to sleep.
    His passing is like a gut punch. My stomach is in a knot and my eyes are all welled up.
    RIP Patrick - you will be missed.

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    Exploration. Morality. Intelligence. Dignity. Honor. Confidence. Empathy. Curiosity. Dedication.

    In a lot of very real ways, I realize that I have, for a long time, considered Stewart’s portrayal of Picard to essentially be the reference standard of what outstanding leadership can and should be.

    Also, as to Stewart himself: I’ve always thought he was, at his core, a genuinely good human.

    Fuck, man, I haven’t felt this heartbroken about a celebrity death since Anthony Bourdain.

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    Patrick Stuart as Picard gave me some of my favourite moments in all of media. This out of place, British/French/Space man, speaking softly and at length about morality and the human experience. Showing us that diplomacy is about conversation, rather than yelling, posturing and finger pointing. He still continues to give me hope that Humanity can eventually surpass the greed, hate and fear that hold us all down. Hopefully, we can see a glimpse of it in our lifetime.

    If you haven’t, give Star Trek, especially TNG a go. It’s messages are still relevant today… Just don’t start with season 1. “Measure of a Man” was what made me fall in love with Star Trek and Picard as a character. In fact, I’m going to watch it right now.